History

The Australian Patrician Association was formed in
May 1949 to provide a meeting centre for Irish migrants
and to promote Irish culture and dancing.

It's Memorial Hall opened in Carrington Street on
May 16, 1958.

In 1961 the Australian Patrician Association became the
Irish Australian Association.

Extensions to the Irish Memorial Hall were completed in
1980.

It continues to be a meeting place for Irish South Australians, their friends, and visitors from Ireland.
The association's hall is open each Friday night with live traditional music.
Events throughout the year include ceilis and social evenings.
For many years the Irish Association has run Gaelic language classes and an Irish library.
A number of Irish groups are associated with the Irish Australian Association.

Opening Day @ The Irish Club 1958